# Olympics

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# ruled out

World 100m champion Coleman has ban reduced but will still miss Olympics

The 25-year-old’s ban for breaching anti-doping ‘whereabouts’ rules has been cut from two years to 18 months.

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Apr 16th 2021, 12:28 PM

# Tokyo

Olympic torch relay banned from public roads across Japan's Osaka region

Olympic officials are battling the logical issues tied to a new surge in cases.

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Apr 7th 2021, 10:00 PM

# Tokyo

'Ray of light': Olympic torch relay begins after year's delay

Spectators were barred from the departure ceremony and first leg over ongoing fears about Covid-19.

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Mar 25th 2021, 8:05 AM

# AIM

'I still need to step up if I want to be really serious about going for a medal'

After a fantastic season, Nadia Power feels there is plenty more work to be done.

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Mar 23rd 2021, 2:53 PM

# Shut out

Overseas fans likely to be barred from Tokyo Games: local media

Officials fear that an influx of visitors from abroad will endanger the Japanese public.

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Mar 4th 2021, 8:45 AM

# Tokyo Olympics

Japan to end state of emergency over Covid-19 in some regions as rate of infection slows

Tokyo’s response to the virus is being closely watched around the world as doubts swirl over the postponed Tokyo Olympics

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Feb 26th 2021, 9:14 AM

# going back down under

Brisbane the frontrunner to host 2032 Olympics

The IOC have given the Australian city the status of preferred bidder, with no other cities currently in the process.

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Feb 25th 2021, 8:30 AM

# problems

Olympic medallist charged with running drug ring in Australia

Scott Miller, 45, and an accomplice were arrested in police raids.

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Feb 16th 2021, 9:31 PM

# tokyo 2020

Tokyo Olympics chief quits in sexism row but unease remains over macho culture

One of just two women in Japan’s cabinet has been mooted as a possible successor.

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Feb 12th 2021, 7:23 AM

# Gold medal for sexism

'Speechless': Anger grows over Tokyo 2020 chief's sexist comments

Olympic medallists, Japanese sports officials and local volunteers have lambasted the former prime minister’s comments about women.

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Feb 5th 2021, 9:34 AM

# tokyo 2021

Poll: Should the Olympics be postponed again?

There are concerns the Olympic Games may not go ahead this year in Tokyo given the situation in many countries due to Covid-19.

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Feb 4th 2021, 8:53 AM

# yoshiro mori

Tokyo Olympics chief apologises but refuses to resign over sexist comments

Yoshiro Mori prompted outrage in Japan for saying that women speak too much in meetings.

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Feb 4th 2021, 7:20 AM

# PlayBook

No singing or chanting as Olympic Covid-19 measures outlined

All visitors to Tokyo will be required to present proof of a recent negative test upon arrival, but vaccination will not be a condition of entry.

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Feb 3rd 2021, 10:50 AM

# Optimistic

Athletes told they will receive Covid-19 vaccination before Olympics - Mo Farah

Meanwhile, Florida has offered to host the Games later this year amid speculation that Japan may back out.

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Jan 26th 2021, 3:04 PM

# tokyo 2020

Japan says there is 'no truth' in report that Tokyo Olympics will be cancelled

Organisers have said they are “fully focused on hosting the Games this summer”.

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Jan 22nd 2021, 7:41 AM

# uncertainty

Will the delayed Tokyo Olympics go ahead this summer?

A London 2012 chief reckons it’s ‘unlikely,’ while the World Athletics president believes a very different Games will take place.

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Jan 19th 2021, 9:46 PM

# Thinking It Over

'It'd be a shame to have this career and have never gone to the Olympics'

Sam Bennett says he’ll make a decision later on in 2021.

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Jan 19th 2021, 8:00 PM

# Investigation

US Olympic gold medalist charged over Capitol riot by Trump supporters

Klete Keller was filmed as part of the crowd that illegally entered the Capitol after violent protesters broke through.

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Jan 14th 2021, 8:25 AM

# tokyo 2020

Support for holding Olympics hits new low in Japan

Tokyo 2020 organisers are insisting the Games will go ahead this year.

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Jan 10th 2021, 1:20 PM

# tokyo 2020/21

Route approved for Olympic Marathon relocated away from Tokyo

The Marathon was moved away from Tokyo before the Games were postponed until 2021.

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Dec 11th 2020, 11:49 AM

# tokyo drift

Olympics chief Bach 'very confident' Tokyo Games will have fans

The Games are scheduled to start on 23 July next year.

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Nov 16th 2020, 7:58 AM

# twist of fate

The CAO mix-up that saw an Olympic-bound Irish star become an engineer for a top Indy racing team

Nicci Daly worked with the Juncos Racing team for two years.

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Nov 12th 2020, 6:00 AM

# Challenge

Mo Farah takes a break from running as he bids for TV crown

The athlete is set to take part in British TV reality show ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’.

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Nov 9th 2020, 10:53 PM

# order

World champion sprinter Coleman hit with two-year doping ban

The American is set to miss next year’s Olympics.

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Oct 27th 2020, 6:42 PM

# Boxing

'I need to keep doing things for my own head, for my mental state of mind'

Kellie Harrington is ‘training like an animal’ as she targets an Olympic spot next year.

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Aug 25th 2020, 8:00 AM

# danger

Irish sprinter Brian Gregan on how his Olympic dream became an unhealthy obsession

The experienced 400m sprinter missed out narrowly on reaching the 2012 and 2016 Games.

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Aug 25th 2020, 6:30 AM

# Concern

8-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt self-isolating after coronavirus test

The 34-year-old was tested on Saturday.

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Aug 24th 2020, 8:29 PM

# tokyo drift

Only one quarter of Japanese want Olympics next year: poll

Most of those backing a delay or cancellation said they simply didn’t believe the pandemic could be contained in time for the Games.

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Jul 20th 2020, 8:29 AM

# black lives matter

'It takes away from your focus' - Coghlan on the potential cost of protesting for Olympic athletes

The International Olympic Committee bans athletes from protesting at the Games.

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Jul 1st 2020, 5:20 PM

# Interview

The Irish-born athlete lighting up Australia

Hollie-Kate Melia from Kildare was recently named Aerobic Gymnast of the Year.

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Jun 9th 2020, 8:00 AM

# Challenge

'It's brought people together' - The world champion boxer working in a hospital during the pandemic

Kellie Harrington is combining training with seven-day work weeks.

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Jun 4th 2020, 3:00 PM

# dreams

How a 16-year-old with no boxing experience went from idolising Katie Taylor to competing with her

Ireland’s Gráinne Walsh discusses her circuitous sporting journey.

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May 17th 2020, 7:30 AM

# Waiting Game

Staging Olympics next year will not be easy says top WHO official

IOC president, Thomas Bach, admitted this morning the road ahead remains uncertain.

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May 16th 2020, 1:17 PM

# Thomas Barr

Olympics with no crowds, not recognising Wozniacki in Rio and 'a weird hatred of bananas'

Thomas Barr also discusses adjusting to lockdown and current drug-testing procedures.

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May 5th 2020, 8:02 PM

# tokyo drift

Next year's Olympics will be cancelled if pandemic not over, says Games chief

The delayed Tokyo Games won’t be postponed again.

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Apr 28th 2020, 8:05 AM

# Pull Like A dog

'Self-isolating is what we're used to' - Life as normal for O'Donovan brothers in scenic West Cork

Paul and Gary O’Donovan are taking everything – from the Covid-19 crisis to Olympic uncertainty – in their stride.

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Apr 23rd 2020, 10:16 AM

# column

'The first year at times was embarrassing. 'These guys won a World Cup and now they can’t even compete''

Mark Downey recalls the difficult journey that ultimately led to securing a spot at the Olympics.

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Apr 10th 2020, 8:00 AM

# Podium Finishers

Quiz: Can you name all of Ireland's Olympic medalists?

Let’s test your knowledge of Ireland’s Olympic medalists.

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Apr 7th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Comeback Girl

Advice from Clare GAA star after cruciate injury and chasing a spot on Ireland's Olympic hockey team

Naomi Carroll talks to The42 about her comeback from the dreaded knee injury.

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Apr 6th 2020, 9:30 PM

# column

'Time with mum and dad is time I never really would have got if something like this didn't happen'

Mark Downey on the life of an athlete under lockdown, featuring Fortnite, scones and childhood memories.

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Apr 3rd 2020, 7:00 AM